John Orobulu has quickly rediscovered his scoring touch in Fiji after a difficult spell in the inaugural OFC Professional League, with the Solomon Islands striker telling Oceania Football Center that being used away from his natural position was one of the factors behind his limited goal return with PNG Hekari. The 26-year-old has been oneContinue reading ““I was not playing in my right position”: John Orobulu explains Hekari struggles as goals return in Fiji”
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‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas
Papua New Guinea international Rex Naime is preparing for another major challenge in Fiji as he targets the Battle of the Giants title with Labasa, while looking back at a period of his career that has taken him from a standout OFC Champions League campaign with Hekari United to the inaugural OFC Pro League andContinue reading “‘Hekari built me’: Rex Naime targets BOG glory with Labasa and sees Pro League as pathway overseas”
Willian Medina on historic OFC Champions League run and his journey to Galaxy FC
Willian Medina has become one of the outstanding names of the 2026 OFC Champions League, with the Brazilian striker producing an extraordinary nine goals in three matches to help Galaxy FC reach the semi-finals in Fiji. Three matches have brought three hat-tricks for the 33-year-old, an unprecedented sequence in the competition and a remarkable beginningContinue reading “Willian Medina on historic OFC Champions League run and his journey to Galaxy FC”
Rising star Jimson Abana: the next ‘Big Thing’ for Henderson Eels and Solomon Islands football
Henderson Eels’ 19-year-old striker, Jimson Abana, has made a significant impact in his debut Telekom S-League match. After catching the eye during the OFC U19 Men’s Championship, where he represented the Solomon Islands, Abana has returned home with high aspirations. In the recent match at Lawson Tama Stadium, Abana scored his first goal for EelsContinue reading “Rising star Jimson Abana: the next ‘Big Thing’ for Henderson Eels and Solomon Islands football”
Solomon Islands’ Sterward Toata ready for Battle of Giants tournament with Nadroga FC
Sterward Toata, the 23-year-old forward from the Solomon Islands, has been making strides in Fiji, playing for Nadroga FC. As he and his team gear up for the prestigious Battle of Giants (BOG) tournament this coming weekend, Toata reflects on his journey and the preparations ahead. Toata, who previously played for Marist FC in theContinue reading “Solomon Islands’ Sterward Toata ready for Battle of Giants tournament with Nadroga FC”
Navua’s Jackson Wale is over the moon after Solomon Islands’ extended squad call-up
Jackson Wale, the 23-year-old forward for Navua FC in Fiji, has been called up for the extended squad of the Solomon Islands national team. This marks Wale’s first call-up to the national team, even if it’s just for a training period. Wale’s journey to this point has been marked by dedication and hard work. HeContinue reading “Navua’s Jackson Wale is over the moon after Solomon Islands’ extended squad call-up”
From cane fields to Bula Boys captaincy: Gabriele Matanisiga talks about his experience at OFC Nations Cup
Gabriele Matanisiga, the 29-year-old Fijian defender currently playing for Wellington Olympic in New Zealand, shared his thoughts with Oceania Football Center on his journey, his performance in the OFC Nations Cup, and his experience in New Zealand. Matanisiga expressed immense pride in his role during the OFC Nations Cup, where Fiji secured a 4th placeContinue reading “From cane fields to Bula Boys captaincy: Gabriele Matanisiga talks about his experience at OFC Nations Cup”
“We gave away the game” says Solomon Islands’ Gordon Iro on New Caledonia’s decisive clash at OFC U19 Championship
Gordon Iro, the 19-year-old central defender from the Solomon Islands, has been a standout player for Real Kakamora in the Telekom S-League (TSL) and recently represented his country in the OFC Men’s U19 Championship. Despite his team’s valiant effort, Solomon Islands fell just short of qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile inContinue reading ““We gave away the game” says Solomon Islands’ Gordon Iro on New Caledonia’s decisive clash at OFC U19 Championship”
Junior Fordney shines in debut for Labasa with decisive goal
Junior Fordney, the recent signing of Labasa FC, made an immediate impact by scoring the winning goal in a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Nadroga. The Solomon Islands international, who previously played for Central Coast FC back in his country and Nadi in the Digicel Fiji Premier League, couldn’t have asked for a better start withContinue reading “Junior Fordney shines in debut for Labasa with decisive goal”
Kensi Tangis reflects on Vanuatu’s OFC Nations Cup journey and hints at his final chapter
Kensi Tangis, the 34-year-old striker from Fanafo, Santo Island in Vanuatu, is a celebrated figure in Vanuatu football. Currently playing for Galaxy FC in Port Vila, Tangis has been a cornerstone of the national team. As Vanuatu concluded their OFC Nations Cup campaign with a second-place finish, following a 3-0 loss to New Zealand, TangisContinue reading “Kensi Tangis reflects on Vanuatu’s OFC Nations Cup journey and hints at his final chapter”
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